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2008 St. Paul Winter Carnival Medallion

Submitted by KITCH on

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Clue #1 You've joined the hunt for the regal runt 
To prove searching does pay 
Don't dig a hole or knock down a pole 
And the golf course is out of play 

Last year Jake took home the cake 
With a clue a bit off level 
This year we'll rinse off all our prints 
Lest this hunt go to the devil 

Clue #2 The point of all this is so that you won't miss 
Your big chance to grab all the cash 
Now gather your guys and a gal who is wise 
You'll have to do something quite rash 

Clue #3 We've scanned the county to hide our bounty 
And keep you on your toes 
It may sound risible, but our puck's invisible 
Although it might just stick to your nose. 

Clue #4 How fun is the snow how far will we go 
You really ought to go see 
Get up for the mission and not just the wishin' 
Get into the game-it's all free 

Clue #5 There once was a clue that drove you-know-who 
To threaten a heinous act 
We'd use it again but we're afraid of his pen 
My friend, that's an unfortunate fact 

Clue #6 All ye who look should honor the book 
As one who stood for hope 
Much was built in the name of the kilt 
Look sharp now and never mope 

Clue #7 If you should go look high then low 
One could see it from a bower 
If it's your bent you might seek a tent 
To protect in case of shower 

Take note of the wood and do what you should 
To extract the prize for yourself 
Build a bridge to your dreams as high as they seem 
Leave nothing behind on the shelf 

Clue #8 Look at the buck to acquire good luck 
In finding the grail this year 
Link a jar,a line, a star lawyer divine 
While crying in your beer 

He won, then lost and the nation was tossed 
Into strife that was far from civil 
The point I'm making is yours for the taking 
Believe me - not the message board drivel 

Clue #9 This name brings tears, elation and cheers 
And occasionally even outrages 
It sits on walls and rides the halls 
And fills a dozen pages 

The hills are alive and you'll have arrived 
Refrain from the very injurious 
Be bold and be brave but your skin you must save 
What's off-limits should frankly be obvious 

Clue #10 Look for the sight you hope is just right 
You're doubtful and you're torn 
Make the rounds for what rhymes with grounds 
And part of a rose with a horn 

Through flames and flow this park where you'll go 
Is the site of sacred relics 
Stay away from these and the cliffs if you please 
Or you'll be in a heckuva fix 

Clue #11 Air and river sounds lead all to Mounds 
Far from the graves take your entourage 
Twixt Burns and Thorn, an icy pathway is born 
Across Mounds from a gray house and tan garage 

Hell no fury hath as those on the wrong path 
Mounds and Warner form a woodsy perimeter 
The path not official contains footprints beneficial 
Some 300 trudges in - quest for a quitter 

This trail you must follow goes down a narrow hollow 
Under a fallen tree to an old rusted drum 
From here you must search for a hillside path perch 
Wherein lies the center of fun

 

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King Boreas aka Ian

Earth Day @ Indian Mounds Park

Yes, it's on a Tuesday, but you can come whenever you're available. There are many caches nearby, and it would be a good opportunity for anyone interested to check it out.

Questions/discussion in the Cooler Crew Cachers forum, or the Coolerhead Threads.
Mon, 02/04/2008 - 1:59 AM Permalink
green

I guess I don't believe as much as I did after listening to all of you guys. The waitress at Obbs yesterday sure believed it. Was quoting the article chapter and verse. Said the Med was found "right over there, out that window." Held to that until the two Finders convinced her otherwise.

Thanks for the compliment!
Mon, 02/04/2008 - 4:20 AM Permalink
witchdoctor

Joe, please say it ain't so.
Mon, 02/04/2008 - 5:38 AM Permalink
mrmnmikey

L A MOMMY- Good time to do the Lair Of The Three Headed Woman Cache
Mon, 02/04/2008 - 6:27 AM Permalink
Clue Master

Hi witchdoctor
Mon, 02/04/2008 - 7:03 AM Permalink
OT

Ooo eee ooo ah ah, ting tang walla walla bing bang. :pbpt:
Mon, 02/04/2008 - 7:23 AM Permalink
Clue Master

Somebodys over caffinated this morning :wink:
Mon, 02/04/2008 - 7:28 AM Permalink
l and a mommy

yeah since I read that a bit ago, I c an't get it out of my head...
Mon, 02/04/2008 - 7:37 AM Permalink
OT

There is that, but I was speaking withdoctor's language. :cool:

I told the witch doctor I was in love with you

I told the witch doctor I was in love with you

And then the witch doctor, he told me what to do

He said that ....

(Chorus:)

Ooo eee, ooo ah ah ting tang

Walla walla, bing bang

Ooo eee, ooo ah ah ting tang

Walla walla, bing bang...

Ooo eee, ooo ah ah ting tang

Walla walla, bing bang

Ooo eee, ooo ah ah ting tang

Walla walla, bing bang

I told the witch doctor you didn't love me true

I told the witch doctor you didn't love me nice

And then the witch doctor, he game me this advice

He said to ...

(Repeat Chorus)

Now, you've been keeping love from me

Just like you were a miser

And I'll admit I wasn't very smart

So I went out and found myself

A guy that's so much wiser

And he taught me the way to win your heart

My friend the witch doctor, he taught me what to say

My friend the witch doctor, he taught me what to do

I know that you'll be mine when I say this to you

Oh, Baby ....

(Repeat Chorus)
Mon, 02/04/2008 - 7:38 AM Permalink
King Boreas aka Ian

Earth Day is at Mounds this year.
Mon, 02/04/2008 - 7:56 AM Permalink
Clue Master

Nice.

That reminds me of this classic :cool:
Mon, 02/04/2008 - 8:20 AM Permalink
CerealKiller

I think it was vilont fems did a cover of it also for the best of sat morning cartoons cd that disc kick azz
Mon, 02/04/2008 - 9:28 AM Permalink
zephyrus

Yuppers! I got the cat back... it is still in my dash as I write
Mon, 02/04/2008 - 10:53 AM Permalink
ares

anyone up for an interview? i just got this email from one Emily Vaughan via coolercrew.com:

Hi!

My name is Emily Vaughan and I'm a reporter for Editor and Publisher magazine (we cover the news of the newspaper industry). I'm writing a piece about the Pioneer Press's Treasure Hunt, and I wanted to get in touch with some participants. I couldn't find any other contact information on coolercrew.com, but I was hoping I could speak with someone about the hunt sometime soon. If you're not the people to talk to, could you please forward this message on to the appropriate people?

You can get in touch with me either by email at emily.vaughn@nielsen.com or by phone at 646-654-5285. I would love to schedule a phone interview sometime this week. Thanks so much for you help!

Sincerely,

Emily Vaughan
Mon, 02/04/2008 - 12:38 PM Permalink
40below

If nobody else wants to, I'll do an interview.. I gots some stories for her :grin:
Mon, 02/04/2008 - 12:52 PM Permalink
KC0GRN

I'll send her an email. I guess I'm not sure how many people she's looking to talk to, but I'm sure she'll get a good response from this group.
Mon, 02/04/2008 - 1:16 PM Permalink
mrmnmikey

LA Mommy set me strait on that. Thanks Ian. Guess i should actully read the info you post eh? :wink:
Mon, 02/04/2008 - 1:33 PM Permalink
mrmnmikey

I'm sure Jake would love to talk to her.
Mon, 02/04/2008 - 1:34 PM Permalink
CerealKiller

I'm sure Jake would love to talk to her.

ya think about it if Jake could tell one more person about the fact to drag out his 15min. he will tell the world if he could!! and we all know it!!
Mon, 02/04/2008 - 2:09 PM Permalink
green

If you look at Camo Terry, on the front of the DVD cover?, upside down...

It still looks like a guy and it still looks like Camo Terry!
Mon, 02/04/2008 - 2:50 PM Permalink
Mad_Dach5und

I missed everyone at the RHB - One burning question that no one has mentioned yet....

Did the finders say what color the Puck was this year? Clear Lucite? Blue? Yellow with pink dots? Anyone get a decent description?
Mon, 02/04/2008 - 2:55 PM Permalink
Art Vandelay

I got your yellow with pink dots right here! Missed you at the RHB. It was fun swapping stories of drinking in college at Matty B's during the hunt. You crack me up!
Mon, 02/04/2008 - 3:25 PM Permalink
mrmnmikey

Was fun watching Art Vandelay staeling the White Castles.

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Tue, 02/05/2008 - 6:34 AM Permalink
Clue Master

HaHa :smile:

I figured he brought those
Tue, 02/05/2008 - 6:36 AM Permalink
Art Vandelay

I didn't bring the White Castles, but I pounded down about 10 of them the night before at the Vulcan Dance. Once again I was able to sneak into paradise and I was like a kid in a candy store. Luckily, I bought a Vulcan medal from Lilman and when the man at the door stopped me and said, "Hey, you can't go in there!" I showed him my Vulcan medal and said that I was with Rich. He said, "Oh, ok, go ahead." I proceeded to put a dent in the slider supply and then went back to the hotel with a bag of them for my friends. It was a magical night. I am getting emotional just thinking about it. I think I just peed a little :ooh:
Tue, 02/05/2008 - 7:24 AM Permalink
Wicked Nick

the white castles were an awesome idea, for the Re-Hash....

we thought about doing that last year, but didnt get around to it...

hopefully next year we'll make it to the vulcan victory dance.... we were downtown for the parade and stuff... just opted not to go at the last minute....
Tue, 02/05/2008 - 9:38 AM Permalink
Love4Vino

The dance was really fun last year - I'm bummed I missed it this year. got some good photos tho of Art and I shakin it last time..

mmm white castles - did you see thier valentines promo? you have to have a reservation between 5 and 9 on Vday to eat in their dining rooms, and they have white table clothes, candles and flowers?

That would totally rock.
Tue, 02/05/2008 - 9:57 AM Permalink
Art Vandelay

It would rock until about three hours later when you wanted to take the evening to Defcon four with your lady and your digestive system had other ideas!
Tue, 02/05/2008 - 10:06 AM Permalink
Clue Master

I think I just peed a little

Damn doode you crack me up.

I brought a suitcase of sliders to Jakes the night of AW's 24 hour hunt. Jake needs a bigger apartment. :lipsealed:
Tue, 02/05/2008 - 11:25 AM Permalink
New Daddy

It was great to see so many of you at the rehash. 3m did a great job as MC for the door prizes.

See ya all next year in Highland, or BC or como or....
Tue, 02/05/2008 - 1:02 PM Permalink
tim_the_hunter

everyone should be grateful they didn't mess with us using the highland tape box. they easily could have slipped in an anagram or word game for highland to throw us off track.
Tue, 02/05/2008 - 1:24 PM Permalink
KC0GRN

I think that did a good enough job of throwing us off anyways with the Kilts, High and Low, and Sticking to your Nose clues.
Tue, 02/05/2008 - 1:26 PM Permalink
tim_the_hunter

That threw the weekend hunters off but most of the people I talked to were still at Keller/Phalen after those clues. I think if more people had been at IM early they would have thrown us off even more.
Tue, 02/05/2008 - 1:30 PM Permalink
KC0GRN

It was good enough to throw me to highland for a day or two anyway :coolfrown:
Tue, 02/05/2008 - 2:21 PM Permalink
Mad_Dach5und

There's a reason why they're called "Sliders"......and I don't think it has to do with EATING.

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I've already made my rant about this Hunt - posted it on the PP page and sent it to the Editors and Soucheray for good measure. I might have been the inspiration behind his drunken clues at Obb's Bar column, but I doubt it.
Tue, 02/05/2008 - 2:26 PM Permalink
CerealKiller

don't think so hard at this one A guy I worked with at the bar did that!! took a girl he was dating there she loved it and so did he the Dutch Ovens where Flying that NIGHT!!! he said!! one after another and From what he said SHE STARTED IT!!! WOW Thats a big one there!! :ooh: :ooh: :ooh:
Tue, 02/05/2008 - 6:55 PM Permalink
mucluck

hey i have that cookbook :goofy:
Tue, 02/05/2008 - 7:55 PM Permalink
KITCH

my tummy started to growl...instantly..kitchy wants pinapple upsidedown kake
Tue, 02/05/2008 - 7:58 PM Permalink
ares

and if you ask tc, i'm the writer of the indoor version of that same book :wink:
Tue, 02/05/2008 - 8:09 PM Permalink
KITCH

wood smoke smell is what make it perfect...just not compareable
Tue, 02/05/2008 - 8:13 PM Permalink
ares

and the indoor dutch oven (i.e., under the covers) smell is what gets her :smile:
Tue, 02/05/2008 - 8:19 PM Permalink
KITCH

doh

forgot about that one :grin:
Tue, 02/05/2008 - 8:21 PM Permalink
CerealKiller

and thats the one I was talking about LOL!!! after a bunch of sliders!!! :barf: :barf:

although I do smell like roses so thats a good thing!! lol!! :coolfrown: :coolfrown:
Tue, 02/05/2008 - 8:26 PM Permalink
ares

well that makes one of us. :smile:
Tue, 02/05/2008 - 8:29 PM Permalink
Redbear

Ares, I think Al Gore wants to make a movie about you and your dutch oven.
Wed, 02/06/2008 - 7:09 AM Permalink
zephyrus

you sure? He is pretty shy when it comes to publicizing the hunt. :wink:
Sat, 02/09/2008 - 9:51 PM Permalink
Clue Master

I spent over 30 minutes blabbing with her the other day. I had a pot of coffee and had to pee. I hope she doesn't think all of us Minnesotans are high strung. :sheepish:
Sat, 02/09/2008 - 10:27 PM Permalink
King Boreas aka Ian

My Klondike Kate cache was 200-300 feet from the medallion.
Fri, 03/21/2008 - 3:56 PM Permalink